10 Best AV Receivers and Processors for 2024 - Home Theater Forum
2024年3月7日 · At the same time, the receiver sends video signals to your display(s), like a TV or projector. Because you can select each input and output on an AV receiver, the unit also becomes a switching device. An AV receiver often decodes common surround sound formats, like Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Atmos. So, if you have a lot of loudspeakers in your ...
Anthem MRX 740 AV Receiver Review - Home Theater Forum
2024年10月26日 · Perhaps most impressively, I rarely needed to adjust the volume while watching content. The receiver seemed to naturally balance the audio levels, maintaining clarity of dialogue without being overwhelmed by sound effects or music. This made for a much more immersive and enjoyable viewing experience.
Home Theater Receiver Setup: The Ultimate Guide
2024年5月27日 · Enable these formats in your receiver’s audio settings menu. Assign the appropriate speaker roles (e.g., front height, top middle) to match your physical speaker placement. Play a test clip with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X content to verify that the height channels work correctly and create the desired immersive effect.
Home Theater Receiver Troubleshooting: The Complete Guide
2024年5月24日 · It’s a good idea to dust your receiver every few months to prevent buildup that can lead to overheating. Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe down the exterior of the unit. Avoid using liquid cleaners or abrasive materials, as these can damage the receiver’s delicate components. Isopropyl alcohol, in particular, can damage your receiver’s ...
Bitstream Vs. PCM Audio: A Deep Dive Into Sound Quality
2024年3月7日 · Source Device Settings: Can be set to either “Linear PCM” for less latency or bitstream for complex audio. AV Receiver Settings: Choose a gaming audio mode if available; otherwise, set it to auto. Explanation: In a 5.1 gaming setup, the choice between PCM and bitstream varies. PCM offers less latency, which might be better for games that ...
Understanding Multi-Zone Home Theater Receivers: An Essential …
2024年5月16日 · A multi-zone home theater receiver is an AVR that can send audio signals to additional speakers or zones in your home, independent of the main listening area. Indeed, “multi-zone home theater receivers” is a long way to describe it.
Please explain a receiver's volume level indicator
2001年7月29日 · For instance, a low powered receiver with low efficiency speakers would never reach reference level. Alternately, a high-powered receiver with highly efficient speakers would get reference level way before the “00” setting. I think the volume scale refers to decibels before maximum gain or output. Obviously the numbers decrease as the ...
Pass through audio on Fire Stick 4K - Home Theater Forum
2008年4月16日 · When watching a program on Netflix that only has a stereo soundtrack, the Fire Stick, regardless of what audio setting I have it set at (Best Available, Stereo, DD+, DD), it always sends that stereo signal in a 5.1 wrapper, eliminating the option of using a surround setting on my receiver (Dolby Surround, DTS Neuro:X, etc.).
Receiver for 3.1 speaker setup - Home Theater Forum
2017年12月6日 · Any receiver in your price range will work fine - there’s nothing special needed for 3.1 use. You can peruse the manufacturer’s websites as easily as we can to find one with the features you need. However, it’s highly unlikely you’re going to find any with an easy “grab and go” volume for the center channel speaker. Regards,
Controlling AV receiver volume via the TV remote
2004年2月17日 · Hi, Am hoping someone can inform the proper connection to control the volume of my AV receiver via the TV remote. Although the TV remote has learned the receiver as far as power on/off using the assigned button, alas no volume control from the TV remote. My setup: Sci. Atl HDTV converter...